U9- BTEC-A.2- Lead Times in Construction Projects

What are lead times a measure of in construction projects?

• The cost of materials

• The amount of time between initiating and completing a process

• The number of times per week workers are on site

• The quality of construction work-time

In construction projects, what do lead times typically refer to?

• The time required for the preparation of drawings

• The time between placing an order and its delivery to site

• The time taken to hire workers

• The time needed to complete a building

What can affect lead times besides the time taken to carry out an order?

• The color of materials

• Market conditions

• The size of the construction site

• The number of workers

What happened to lead times for bricks, roof tiles, and lightweight blocks in September 2013?

• They decreased by half

• They remained the same

• They more than doubled

• They were unaffected

Which of the following is NOT a variable that can affect lead times?

• Strikes

• Holiday periods

• The color of the building

• Inclement weather

What term is used in relation to the activities of the main contractor?

• Order time

• Lead time

• Construction time

• Delivery time

What can cause lead times to be different in other countries?

• The type of construction materials

• Market conditions and holiday periods

• The number of workers

• The size of the construction site

What is one example of a factor that can affect lead times?

• The color of the building

• The type of construction materials

• Strikes

• The number of workers

What did the Construction Manager report about lead times in September 2013?

• They decreased significantly

• They remained stable

• They more than doubled

• They were unaffected

What is the purpose of preparing a long lead schedule?

• To increase the number of contractors

• To manage lead times effectively

• To delay the project completion

• To reduce project costs